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boathook

/ˈboʊtˌhʊk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
boathook
IPA
/ˈboʊtˌhʊk/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

noun

A pole or rod with such a hook at one end.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From boat + hook.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈboʊtˌhʊk/
  • British English: /ˈbəʊtˌhʊk/

Inflected Forms

boathooks (plural)

Synonyms

setting pole gaff setter pole hook hitcher

Questions

How do you pronounce boathook?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈboʊtˌhʊk/.
What does boathook mean?
A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.
Where does boathook come from?
From boat + hook.

How to pronounce boathook

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈboʊtˌhʊk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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